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Spoken Word Poem 
Spoken Word Poem
Students will write a Spoken Word poem. The writing will reflect the speaking style of the poem. The poem is free verse, however, some poetic elements should be incorporated.
Rubric Code: FX32X6X
By BZPost
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Schemes/Tropes

2

Poem does not use the assigned format. Poetic elements are not incorporated.
3

Poem has sections where the format is followed, but the elements are not always effectively incorporated
4

Poem follows the proper format for the most part. Poem effectively incorporates a few different elements.
5

Poem follows the format given completely. It includes several different poetic elements;Poem effectively utilizes several different poetic elements.
Lines/Stanzas/Rhythm

2

The organization of the lines/stanzas are not apparent.
3

Lines and stanzas do not effectively reinforce rhythm. Most of the poem is ineffectively organized.
4

Most lines and stanzas are carefully chosen to reinforce rhythm. The poem is organized in a way that lends itself to spoken word.
5

All lines and stanzas are carefully chosen to reinforce rhythm. The poem is organized in a way that naturally lends itself to spoken word.
Theme Development

2

Poem shows almost no thought of the writer. A particular theme is not evident.
3

Poem is basic and shows little reflection of a theme. The poet's feeling are not revealed.
4

Poem shows some evidence of the author's reflections toward a particular theme. Parts of the poem may be off-topic, but most of the poem expresses some depth and insight.
5

Entire poem show reflection and expression of a particular theme. It gives real insight into the writer's and character and point-of-view.
Audience Awareness

2

Audience awareness is not evident. The subject of your poem is not reflective of your audience.
3

Your poem does not speak directly to an audience. Your thoughts/ideas are not indicative of your target audience.
4

Your poem mostly speaks to an audience. Your thought/ideas reflect your target audience.
5

Your poem speaks directly to an audience. The ideas are objective and consider the thought/ideas of your target audience.
Introduction/Close

2

Your poem does not contain an introduction or close. Your ending message is not apparent.
3

Your poem does not contain either an effective introduction or close. Your ending message is weak.
4

Your poem contains either an effective introduction or a powerful close. You effectively hook your audience and end with a strong message.
5

Your poem contains both an effective introduction and a powerful close. You effectively hook your audience and end with a thought provoking ending.
Appeals

2

Ethos,Pathos, and Logos are underdeveloped.
3

Allusions to Ethos/Pathos or Logos.
4

Ethos/Pathos/Logos are evident and purposeful.
5

Insightful use of ethos, pathos, and logos with synthesis of research.
Visuals

2

Criteria not adhered to, visuals do not express thematic elements in the poem.
3

Some criteria adhered to with some evidence of thematic elements.
4

Visuals adhere to criteria and provide evidence of thematic elements.
5

Visuals further the development of theme in their own right with insight.
Typed Poem

2

Disorganized, fraught with misspellings and typos.
3

May have some typos and misspellings, not representative of performance.
4

Neat in presentation.
5

College quality submission.
Annotated Bibliography

2

Incomplete.
3

All sources documented with no annotations.
4

Sources documented with annotations.
5

Sources documented with annotations and properly formatted.
Performance

2

Inaudible, no expression, no eye contact.
3

Barely audible, some expression, some eye contact.
4

Audible, expressive, and eye contact present.
5

Performed with some memorization, audible, expressive, and enthusiastic.



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